“Rhythm and Hue”: A Fitting Tribute to MJ

Recently, I came across an awesome work of art by painter/philanthropist David Garibai
At first, I was impressed (mesmerized) by his painting style...it was something I haven't seen before.

                                               The art and the artist speaks for itself!

Looking further into the work of Mr. Garibai, he also has created images in the likeness of President Obama, Bob Marley, Lady GaGa, even Jesus! He also created images to honor the September 11th attacks. Quite impressive to say the least!

David has taken the opportunity to use his craft to help others (sounds like someone we know!) 

He has raised thousands of dollars for various charities and has a vision to help more: you can read more about David, his art and his vision here. 


As so many of our post conclude, we (IAFL webteam,) hope you, the fans and admirers of Michael Jackson and his legacy will find our post inspiring...encouraging  you to follow your dreams and help others around the world!

Remembering 9/11, 2001 - What More Can I Give

Today we would like to remember all victims of September 11, 2001 and send prayers to their families and loved ones. And all the victims that had to lose their lives as a reaction to this incident.

Let's hope and pray the world will constantly overcome religious and other differences and we begin to understand living in tolerance of our fellow humans around the world.

“What More Can I Give” (“Todo Para Ti” in Spanish) is a song written by Michael Jackson and recorded by a supergroup of singers following the September 11 attacks in 2001. The inspiration for the song had initially come to Michael after a meeting with the President of South Africa Nelson Mandela in the late 1990s.

Michael rewrote “What More Can I Give” as reaction to the incidents of that day in 2001 and recorded that new version with fellow superstar artists shortly afterward. ”What More Can I Give” was scheduled for release as a charity single, in the hope that $50 million would be raised to aid the survivors and the families of victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Due to the severe problems with Sony Music at the time Michael's dream did not come true. The song was released digitally in 2003 and all proceeds from the sale of the song went to children’s charities.

Let's remember all the lost ones today and forever. Help spreading tolerance and love and ask yourself "What More Can I Give?"





Rest in peace Michael and Luther Vandross. We miss you very much!!!

Jacksons - Next Generation: Anthony Jackson

Anthony Jackson is a young American actor, singer and songwriter. He's currently working on his first studio album "Anton Classic" to be released this year.

His first single is called "Come To My City" and is out now!


To listen and order from amazon.com click here. For itunes click here.

Also check out this video:
Come to My City - Anthony Jackson & Dancer Brian Woolridge

Anthony's grandfather is Joseph's younger brother. His parents are Tony and Debra Jackson. When Anthony was 7 years old his father Tony passed away. At that time Michael became signifigantly involved in Anthony's life. He is close to family, especially from the next generation.

See Anthony's heartfelt speech at the "Forever Michael" event on June 26, 2010:


Michael and Anthony:


Keep supporting the Jacksons legacy and show some L.O.V.E. for Anthony!

Check him out and stay tuned for the album here:
Homepage: http://www.atonclassic.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/atonclassicofficial
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ATONCLASSIC
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/atonclassicrise

Getting in on action for June, 25th

Dear members of the #MJFam and #SoldiersOfLove, 

plans for the “It´s all for L.O.V.E” blog on June 25 are coming up.

Karen Faye said: “We should honor his life and what he gave the world in June...and try not to feel sorry for our personal loss.”

Supporting this intent, our  All-for-LOVE-webteam wants to publish very personal statements from Michael´s beautiful international family of fans to honor Michael on this day. We know that you  all will go on loving him. It hurts that he is no longer physically with us – but we all feel his spirit every now and than very strong and we a very grateful for this. He brought us together on the internet to share our grief and he keeps us together to comfort each other and to bring LOVE back into the world to make a change.

If you want to take an active part of our plan for this blog it would be nice to send us a note with some personal words. You may of course take your favorite quote or some of Michael´s lyrics. Your message will get more personal, when it is handwritten and than scaned into a jpg-file. 

Add your twitter-name, please and –if you can agree to this-  your country right below  your statement. For the security of your privacy and data: We will delete your mail and address all at once and just save your attachments  or mail content you want us to publish on this blog.

Send your statements to: 
itsallforloveblog@gmail.com

               

Thanks for joining us and all your support. We really do appreciate this very much. As single persons  we are nothing but weak– but our community and LOVE makes us strong and allows us to make a change. Remember: “We all are ONE.”

Thank you. 

Love, peace and joy to your hearts.

Happy Birthday Rebbie and La Toya Jackson!

The It's All For L.O.V.E. webteam would like to wish Michael's big sisters Rebbie and La Toya a very Happy Birthday!!!

May you be blessed today and for the next years to come...

Poet's Notion - Tribute to Michael Jackson

This beautiful and heartfelt tribute to Michael was written and sung by lovely MJ Fam member Carina Lanes. Michael Jackson is one of her biggest role-models.

The song "Poet's Notion" was written right after his passing when she went to Los Angeles to pay her last respects to him in July 2009. "He left us something that we can continue and with this in mind I want keep doing what I do."

Enjoy!


A Poet's Notion

It was june
and the night was quiet
i will always remember
I smelled the rain
when the news
almost made me surrender
I looked up
for the sign of a lie
praying for a wonder
I'm caught alive
in a blaze
craving for a blunder

It's a poet's notion
to fall away too soon
I fall away with you
I'll make it a better place
like you told me to
even if I fall away too

Is it too late?
am I overcome
by a rational fate?
How can turn back time
or buy eternity?
cos you're the one we need

It's a poet's notion
to fall away too soon
We fall away with you
We'll make it a better place
like you told us to
even if we fall away too
even if we fall away too
Credits:
written by Carina Lanes MySpace
arranged and produced by Muca MySpace

Random experience at the MJ memorial, Munich

This afternoon in between two appointments I managed to pass by the MJ memorial, which is a rare experience on weekdays for me.

When I came nobody was there and I lit up some candles. Then a group (around six) of older ladies came by (all way beyond 60, more beyond 70!) and they were soooo full of AWEs and talking about Michael and the memorial, showing each other those pictures attached, pointing at them like: "Look at him on this, when he was a kid. Oh, on this he was older. Oh, that is a nice one." etc.

So lovely! Then they asked me, if I was taking care of the memorial and I responded that I'm just lighting up a few candles this time and the place is something many people contribute to every day...

One of them said: "There is so much vandalism around these days, so it's even more amazing it's still there and so beautiful!"

I told them they have been hater-attacks but we wouldn't let them destroy the love and the more beautiful it is, less people are trying to destroy... "Aaaah, yes, right. Thank you."

Then they were all taking pictures of the memorial and group pictures in front of it.

It made me smile for the rest of the day...


Everytime I see people there that are a bit outside of Michael's regular "core target / fan group" (I know he reached so many different people but still I haven't met those ladies on the concerts!) it makes me even more proud and happy because I feel Michael's legacy is being restored amongst the "regular people".

I feel that bit by bit... "the truth unfurls"! All of those articles / media attacks / madness / accusations, etc. are somehow fading in history and the L.O.V.E. more and more comes shining through!

For further generations Michael will be remembered for what he was and on a side note it will be said that he was facing a lot of opposition for it.

We all, as the global MJ fam, contribute to this process everyday and more than anything I thank all of you for it and I am proud and happy to do my part.

Let L.O.V.E. rule!


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Addition:

Watch this beautiful video from MJ Memorial in Munich. May 14, 2010 (three days before this post)!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7-3Q_x4Q5M

Remake of "Earth Song" to honor the King of Pop

"A group of young Hollywood artists came together to recreate MJ's Earth Song and there is no denying... the Magic was in the studio. 50/50 music group's Dani Wright was inspired by MJ and found it necessary to bring her talented friends together to honor and pay tribute to the King of Pop with this 2010 video remake of "Earth Song". Not only is this a tribute to the King, but it is a call to action, and a recognition of the times we are living in. Don't simply watch this video,share it with your friends, family, and the world to help renew and live out the legacy created by the world's greatest entertainer, Michael Jackson.

Long Live the King."~Dani Wright

We are glad being able to share one more wonderful tribute to MJ  on our blog.

Thank you so much  Dani and all the contributing vocalists of the 50/50 Music Group. You are doing a great job.

Michael would love it......... 

Focussing on Michael

No comment.... but I can definitely relate to Kitty Cat!

The Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait

After the news that Michael Jackson passed away countless tributes - either songs, newspapers and magazines articles and special issues, fans gatherings, vigils and so on - came to confirm what tabloid media tried to cover up. Michael's message of love and his lifetime work have reached and inspired tens of millions around the world.

A friend of mine told me that the pain and sorrow I feel is proportional to the joy I experienced. The joy and energy Michael shared with the world.

The Michael Jackson fan community has long become a family. A world wide family bond by a strong positive message of making a change, taking action so that this world will become a better place for all mankind.

We are also bond by our will to honor and preserve Michael's artistic legacy, acknowledge and continue his life long efforts to help and bring relief to children around the world.

Having said that, the love blog team would like to present to you a tribute project.

The Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait offers the opportunity for millions of fans to come together and help create the largest Michael Jackson tribute in the world 

http://www.michaeljacksontributeportrait.com/home.php

Behind each dot you see in the portrait below, there is a real person – a fan –somewhere in the world who came here, like you, to be part of Michael's legacy.

A dot is not drawn on the canvas by Artist David Ilan until someone signs up for it.

The drawing represents multiple moments in Michael's life, from his younger years to more recent times. There will be more than one image of Michael in this drawing.

VIP dots 

http://www.michaeljacksontributeportrait.com/articles.php?s=title&articlecat_id=1

Happy Birthday Diana Ross and Teddy Pendergrass!

Today we celebrate the birthday of two amazing musicians: Diana Ross and Teddy Pendergrass (RIP)!

We all know Michael loved Diana Ross very much and she played a very important role in his life in many aspects.

The ultimate sign of his love for her was the fact that as per his will Diana Ross should raise his beloved children in case his mother is not able to anymore.

Let's remember some happy moments Michael shared with the amazing Diana Ross:









Today would also be the 60th birthday of Mr. Teddy Pendergrass who left the stage not too long ago... His life was truely amazing and very troubled.

The most touching moment for me was when Teddy returned to the stage in a wheel chair after his tragic accident in 1985 for the "LIVE AID" event. He performed "Reach Out & Touch" with Ashford and Simpson. A song and event that is more than "Michaelish" as we say.... RIP Teddy, we miss you! Thank you for your music!

You Don't Know What You've Got Til It's Gone... SONY!

Music Company Signs $250 Million Album Deal With Jackson Estate

Read more on Wall Street Journal today:

Sony Places Big Bet on a Fallen 'King'
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704588404575124023860735864.html

All I can say is that Janet's song lyrics come to my mind reading this...

Do you all remember his fight for getting his stuff promoted? INVINCIBLE was actually dropped from being promoted at all after one single:



Please also re-read Christopher Hamilton's great article from January of 2006 in that respect:

"Is It Because He's Black? What They Don't Want to know about Michael Jackson"
http://its-all-for-love.blogspot.com/2010/01/is-it-because-hes-black-what-they-dont.html

RIP Notorious BIG!!!

Today we especially remember Christopher George Latore Wallace aka The Notorious BIG aka Biggie Smalls (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997).

On March 9, 1997, Wallace was killed by an unknown assailant in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, age 24.

REST IN PEACE BIGGIE!!! You are missed...

Recognizing his incredible talent Michael Jackson worked with BIG on two of his songs.

"This Time Around" from the HIStory album in 1995:



"Unbreakable" from the Invincible album in 2001 as a post-humous tribute:




In 1995 Notorious BIG presented the MTV award for "Best Dance" video "Scream" to Michael and Janet Jackson:

Michael Jackson - Think Different

This amazing tribute video was made by youtube user RobLives4Love and deserves our attention.

The audio is from the "Think Different" ads from Apple in the late 90s. It fits more than perfectly to Michael Jackson. The writer is unknown, but rumored to be Steve Jobs himself. Speaker is Richard Dreyfuss.

Here's the transcript:

Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently.

They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo.

You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them.

About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them.

Because they change things. They push the human race forward.

And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.

Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

Video contents:

Royal Brunei performance

Beat It

Remember The Time

Billie Jean

Jam

Scream

Leave Me Alone

Billie Jean (Motown 25)

Smooth Criminal

Ghosts

Happy Birthday Mr. Smokey Robinson!!!

Today we honor a great man of music, a true icon, a part of Motown and music HIStory and a great friend and supporter of Michael Jackson!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr. Smokey Robinson!!!



Smokey Robinson turns 70 today. Unbelievable! He has blessed the world with so much soul and amazing music that this space is not enough to list his achievements as a singer and a songwriter.

So let's focus on the relationship he had with Michael Jackson...

Most of us have seen his heartfelt speech at the Memorial where he talked about 10 year old Michael singing his song "Who's Loving You" better than himself...

"I wrote that song. I thought I sang it. I wrote that song and 2 years later here comes this little kid and he’s 10 years old. [...] And I heard it. I thought to myself…now they have pulled a fast one on us because this boy cannot possibly be 10 years old. [...] I have young kids coming up to me now; when I do concerts I sing "Who's Loving You" at concerts and young kids who were at the concert come up to me and say hey you’re singing Michael Jackson’s song huh."


And nobody will ever forget his part in the Grammys Tribute to Michael Jackson where Smokey Robinson sang the "Earth Song" along with Michael and supported by Usher, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood. When Smokey entered the stage and started singing "I used to dream..." I felt a strong energy and the love he had for Michael over all of those years. To me it felt almost like a real duet of the two. I know Michael was smiling down that very moment!!!


Another fact of their relationship wasn't recognized by the public eye as much but deserves our attention.

Smokey Robinson recorded a fantastic interpretation of J5's "I Want You Back" for his outstanding album "Time Flies When You're Having Fun" that was released in late 2009. It was recorded before June.

So he decided to keep it on the album as a secret track because he didn't want to be accused of exploiting the death of Michael.

"It's the first record the Jackson 5 made when they came to Motown. I always loved that song and I always wanted to make an adult version. It was for Michael to hear. Then he died."

"I loved Michael very much, Michael was my brother. His death was a tremendous shock, an unbelievable thing to find out. I didn't want people to think I was exploiting the fact that he'd died so it became a hidden track."

I have so much respect for that decision but the song deserves to emerge to the light.

This is where the circle closes. Thank you Mr. Smokey Robinson. I love you.



Edit Febuary, 26 additional information:

The first record Michael Jackson purchased was 1963's MICKEY'S MONKEY by Smokey Robinson's group The Miracles.

But we do know that we had him. And we are the world.

"We Had Him" - A Poem by Dr. Maya Angelou
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Angelou)

Beloveds, now we know that we know nothing
Now that our bright and shining star can slip away from our fingertips like a puff of summer wind

Without notice, our dear love can escape our doting embrace
Sing our songs among the stars and and walk our dances across the face of the moon

In the instant we learn that Michael is gone we know nothing
No clocks can tell our time and no oceans can rush our tides
With the abrupt absence of our treasure

Though we our many, each of us is achingly alone
Piercingly alone
Only when we confess our confusion can we remember that he was a gift to us and we did have him

He came to us from the Creator, trailing creativity in abundance
Despite the anguish of life he was sheathed in mother love and family love and survived and did not more than that

He thrived with passion and compassion, humor and style
We had him
Whether we knew who he was or did not know, he was our's and we were his
We had him

Beautiful, delighting our eyes
He raked his hat slant over his brow and took a pose on his toes for all of us and we laughed and stomped our feet for him

We were enchanted with his passion because he held nothing
He gave us all he had been given

Today in Tokyo, beneath the Eiffel Tower, in Ghana's Blackstar Square, in Johannesburg, in Pittsburgh, in Birmingham, Alabama and Birmingham England, we are missing Michael Jackson

But we do know that we had him
And we are the world.

Michael Jackson Will Be A Part Of ‘We Are The World’ Remake

Michael Jackson Will Be A Part Of ‘We Are The World’ Remake

Full article:
http://www.accesshollywood.com/_article_28871

Excerpt:
Michael will appear posthumously in a split-screen with sister Janet Jackson joining him.

“To have Michael’s presence singing his part is the best gift we could ever get,” Lionel said. “His original image and him seeing his part.”

Lionel called the duet with Janet “magical.”

“She’s singing with Mike,” Lionel said. “It was all put together with fabulous choreography. It’s magical.”

The request came straight from Katherine Jackson, Michael’s mother, herself, the pair told Access.



Just reading this is giving me chills... The song will be premiered tomorrow for the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Vancouver.

Let's not forget: WE ARE THE WORLD!!! For Haiti... for Africa... and for everyone in need...

"We must lend a hand to life..."

Further information on the project can be found here:

http://www.world25.org/

Grammy Tribute

Michael Jackson's life and career has been much discussed and analyzed. Most of the times people stopped short of fully grasping the depth of a man often misunderstood and underrated.

The press had many swings at him from infamous tabloid reports to name calling.

But all the media frenzy has to tone down in facing Michael Jackson's legacy beyond his art and work.

The memorial statement and the Grammy acceptance speeches made by Michael's children allowed us an unexpected view of him as a father. The words and presence of Prince and Paris are the undeniable proof of the strength and human quality of Michael Jackson.

The Grammy tribute to Michael Jackson emphasized on the traits of the portrait of a man so many tried hard to distort and brake down his spirit.

5 brilliant artist have matched up Michael's voice to bring forward once again his message of hope, unity and action to heal the world.

His art will forever be one of the brightest guiding lights for generations of artists to come.

His message is carried on by millions of wonderful fans all over the world and their actions are sure to change this world for the better.

His faith in the good in people and the way he conducted his life and career are and example and a testament to the fact that one man can man a change.

It all starts with the man in the mirror.

... and it continues with a team.

And with those thoughts out and written down i want to say THANK YOU to the blog team.

Your love is amazing.

52nd Annual Grammy Awards

January 31st, 2010

Staples Center, Los Angeles

Prince and Paris Jackson joined by their cousins Taj, Taryll and TJ were welcomed with standing ovations.

Prince: " Thank you...thank you.We are proud to be here to accept this award
on behalf of our father Michael Jackson.

First of all we like to thank God for watching over us for these past 7 months and our grandma and grandpa for their loving support.

We would also like to thank the friends (correcting himself) fans.

Our father loved you so much because you were always there for him.

Our father was always concerned about the planet and humanity.

Through all his hard working dedications he has helped many charities and donated to all...

To all his songs his message was simple: LOVE.

We will continue his message and help the world. Thank you. We love you."

Paris: " Daddy was supposed to be here. Daddy was got to perform this year but he couldn´t perform last year.Thank you. We love you, daddy."

Sade pays tribute to Michael Jackson in her new song "Skin"

Multi-platinum recording artist Sade will release her new album "Soldier Of Love" (!!!) next week. The first ever release following her "Lovers Rock" album of 2000.

On BET.com you can listen to one of her new awesome song "Skin".


http://www.bet.com/music/newreleases/818427/Sade

Listening carefully you will realize her tribute to MJ in the lyrics:

"Sure as it's gonna play and play
Like Michael back in the day..."

Find complete lyrics here:
http://www.elyricsworld.com/skin_sade_lyrics_sade.html

Don't miss Sade's album!!! We all are Soldiers of Michael's army of L.O.V.E.!!!

Seven months...

...have gone since you left us Michael...


Seven months... of grief

Seven months... of questions

Seven months... of joy

Seven months... of hope

Seven months... of tears

Seven months... of loneliness

Seven months... of L.O.V.E.

Seven months... of magic

Seven months... of despair

Seven months... of MUSIC

Seven months... of astonishment

Seven months... of change

Seven months... of friends

Seven months... of chills

Seven months... of disbelief

Seven months... of experience

Seven months... of learning

Seven months... of challenge

Seven months... of smile

Seven months... of heartbreak

Seven months... of gratitude

Seven months... of emotions

Seven months... of rollercoaster

Seven months... of faith

Seven months... of education

Seven months... of MISSING YOU MICHAEL!!!